The image above shows a portion
of the
region near Gamma Cygni in the constellation of Cygnus the Swan.
Common names for the area include the Butterfly Nebula (only the right half
of the butterfly is seen), and the Gamma Cygni Nebula. Technical
names include IC1318 and Sharpless 2-108. In addition to the main
nebula complex, a small reflection nebula (blue patch middle left) and
planetary nebula PLN 78+0.1 (red dot under star upper left) are also seen in
the image. Gamma Cygni is just outside of the frame to the lower left.
Image acquisition by Brian
Richardson. Image processing by Richard McCoy.
Copyright 2007 Richard McCoy and
Brian Richardson
